Women's Health

Catalog description

A didactic year course designed to help the student explore health topics unique to women throughout all phases of life, including adolescence through post-menopause. Students discuss normal anatomy and physiology of vaginal, uterine and breast health; the role of genetic and social behaviors on the development and expressions of disease; screening examinations; common symptoms and physical examination findings; appropriate investigation/diagnostics; treatments across patient presentations and prognosis of various disease states. Discussions will also include the role of invasive and non-invasive family planning, uncomplicated and complicated pregnancy, and early post-partum recovery. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Physician Associate Program. Co-requisites: PAS 642 , PAS 643 , PAS 644 , PAS 645 , PAS 651 , PAS 681 .